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The Refit

The refit of SS Delphine began in November 2024 following almost four years of immobilisation in Marseille due to technical issues that could not be resolved by the selected shipyard.

During this period, the vessel was left partially dismantled and in very poor technical condition, eventually losing her Flag, Class and insurance coverage. Basically the whole vessel organisation, safety and compliance to yacht code as well as the technical aspect had to be rebuilt from zero.

The entire refit operation was led and managed by Maxime Berisset and his team at Cobrera Yacht Consulting MC, requiring an extensive technical rebuild of the vessel.

Major works were undertaken on the hull, machinery, original steam propulsion, boilers, piping, electrical and safety systems.

The objective of the owner was to preserve SS Delphine’s unique 1921 heritage while restoring the vessel to modern standards of safety, reliability and compliance.

By mid-July 2026, SS Delphine was once again Classed, Flag compliant, commercially compliant and fully insured, returning to operational status and ready for charter.

Maxime Berisset Owner’s Representative and Yacht Manager Cobrera Yacht Consulting MC, Monaco
  • SS Delphine in dry dock at Marseille, bow rising against a heavy sky.
  • The repainted hull of SS Delphine on blocks in the dry dock, bow to the camera.
  • Both bronze propellers and the rudder beneath the stern of SS Delphine, out of the water.
  • A bronze propeller and the rudder against the red antifouling.
  • The full length of SS Delphine in the flooded dry dock.
  • Riveted hull plating with sacrificial anodes and a sea chest grating.
  • The stern and propellers of SS Delphine as the dock floods and she returns to the water.

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Interiors and Amenities

The gym includes two Concept 2 exercise bikes, two rowing machines, a multi-gym, a full set of dumbbells, an adjustable weight bench and an ab crunch machine.

An eight-seat Turkish bath, an eight-seat sauna, a two-seat hair salon and a twelve-seat Jacuzzi complete the wellness facilities.

Smart televisions and high quality audio run throughout, supported by movie and music libraries, satellite television, outdoor television and an outdoor sound system.

Smoking is not permitted inside SS Delphine.

  • The gym, with free weights, benches and a mirrored wall.
    Gym
  • A mosaic lined steam room with a curved bench and painted fish above it.
    Turkish bath
  • A cedar sauna with tiered benches.
    Sauna
  • The indoor whirlpool bath, towels stacked alongside.
    Jacuzzi
  • Private hair salon with two styling chairs.
    Hair salon
  • The Music Room aboard SS Delphine, its grand piano at the far end beyond green and cream seating.
    Music Room
  • The Delphine Lounge, with deep red seating either side of a long low table.
    Delphine Lounge
  • The smoking room aboard SS Delphine, panelled in timber with buttoned leather armchairs and sofas.
    Smoking room
  • The dining room of SS Delphine laid for service beneath its chandelier, tables set along panelled walls.
    Dining room

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Suites & Cabins

  • A panelled suite with a king bed, armchairs and a writing desk under a mahogany coffered ceiling.
  • A suite with a timber panelled king bed.
  • A cabin with its bed set into a mahogany alcove above a patterned carpet.
  • A cabin with striped textiles and a blue patterned carpet.
  • A cream double cabin with a tufted bench at the foot of the bed.
  • A cabin with a buttoned blue bench seat and a gold bed cover.
  • A cabin dressed in red and gold striped textiles, with curtained portholes.

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What Each Room Includes

Suites & Cabins

Twelve guest cabins with fifteen beds sleep twenty-six guests.

Suite with a separate shower
King bed, 50 inch smart television, safe, sound system, iPad, mini bar, bathtub, separate shower, bidet, toilet and double sinks.
Suite with a combined bath and shower
King bed, 50 inch smart television, safe, sound system, iPad, mini bar, combined bathtub and shower, bidet, toilet and double sinks.
Nine double cabins
Double bed, 24 inch smart television, safe, sound system, iPad, mini bar, combined bathtub and shower, bidet and toilet.
One family cabin
Four single beds, equipped as the nine double cabins.
Bed configuration
Two king beds, nine double beds and four single beds.
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Toys and Tenders

A compact inventory, available when the itinerary calls for it.

Toys
2x Jobe Sea Scooters.
Bombard RIB
150 HP, eight guests.
Classic Colombo
300 HP, eight guests.
Large classic Volvo Penta
150 HP, fourteen guests.
Small classic Volvo Penta
130 HP, twelve guests.
Magnum 60 chase boat
3,600 HP, fifteen guests. Available at additional cost.

Charter Details

Rates are on request. SS Delphine is available for private charter and for quayside events for more than 180 guests.

She is YET 12, ISM, ISPS and MLC compliant.

Pets are welcome. Smoking is not permitted inside the yacht.

Night navigation, parties and events are subject to prior approval by the captain and management. Departures must be confirmed at least six hours in advance to allow the steam boilers to reach pressure.

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A round table set for four in wicker chairs on the foredeck, open sea beyond the rail.

Technical Specifications

Propulsion, performance, capacity and onboard systems.

Year built
1921
Engines
2 × Horace Dodge quadruple expansion steam engines, Great Lakes Engineering, N° 578 ST and 577 PS
Power
1,500 HP per engine
Maximum speed
10 knots
Cruising speed
8 knots
Range
3,000 NM economical, 4,000 NM at cruising speed
Generators
2 × Stamford HCM 534C1, MTU engine, 375 kVA. 1 emergency Stamford, John Deere engine, 150 kVA
Guests sleeping
26
Guests cruising
180, plus 12 overnight
Quayside events
180 and above
Guest cabins
12, with 15 beds
Connectivity
Starlink, 4G and 5G, WiFi throughout
Commercial status
YET 12, ISM, ISPS and MLC compliant

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